New app aims to solve Night-Shift Nurses' sleep crisis
NCT ID NCT06105307
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile app called RN-SLEEP that teaches night-shift nurses cognitive-behavioral strategies to improve sleep and reduce fatigue. 76 nurses will use either the RN-SLEEP app or a control app for several weeks. Researchers will measure sleep duration, quality, and other outcomes using activity monitors and surveys.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RN-SLEEP mobile app (behavioral training program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give nurses a convenient, evidence-based tool to improve sleep and reduce fatigue, potentially lowering job-related injuries and errors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (76 participants) testing a new app. Results may not apply to all nurses, and the app's long-term effectiveness is unknown.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221, United States
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